LDC Mixed Practice Test #108

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a student primarily driven by intrinsic motivation in their learning?

Accepted Answer

C. A student who spends hours trying to solve a complex math problem because they find the challenge engaging and the process of discovery rewarding. — Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, interest, or challenge. The student in option C is driven by the internal reward of the challenge and the satisfaction of discovery, rather than external pressures or rewards. Options A, B, and D all describe motivations driven by external factors (avoiding punishment, gaining approval/rewards).

Answer

A. A student who studies diligently to avoid failing grades and parental disapproval.

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B. A student who participates actively in class discussions to impress the teacher and earn extra credit.

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D. A student who completes all assignments perfectly to win the 'Student of the Month' award.

Question 2

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi founded which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani (1905); later edited by Ramakrishna Pillai.‌​‍

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Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Deepika

Question 3

Regarding Early Childhood Care and Education, which is NOT a key principle of the National Education Policy 2020?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rigid curriculum — NEP 2020 explicitly advocates flexible, experiential learning — not a rigid curriculum.‌​‍

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Focus on foundational literacy and numeracy

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Play-based learning

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Holistic development

Question 4

An eye specialist is a(n):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist — Ophthalmologists treat eye diseases and perform eye surgery.‌​‍

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Dentist

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Neurologist

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ENT specialist

Question 5

Who wrote the song Kottiyoor Ulsavapattu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chavara Kuriakose Elias — Composed by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.‌​‍

Answer

Vakkom Maulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda

Question 6

A teacher trainee has just finished a 'teach' session in the microteaching cycle. What is the crucial immediate next step that allows for reflection and improvement before the 're-plan' phase?

Accepted Answer

B. Receive immediate constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. — The microteaching cycle follows a sequence: Plan -> Teach -> Feedback -> Re-plan -> Re-teach -> Re-feedback. After the 'teach' phase, receiving immediate, constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers is the crucial next step that informs the 're-plan' phase and facilitates skill improvement.

Answer

A. Re-teach the lesson to a different group of students.

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C. Begin planning the next microteaching skill session.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment without external input.

Question 7

The synonym of 'COMMENCE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence means to begin or start something. Its antonym is 'conclude' or 'end'.‌​‍

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End

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Stop

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Pause

Question 8

When is International Yoga Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — 21 June = International Day of Yoga, declared by UN in 2014 on India's proposal.‌​‍

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5 June

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21 March

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2 October

Question 9

The 'Wagon Tragedy' during the Malabar Rebellion is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black Hole of Podannur — The Wagon Tragedy, where prisoners suffocated in a closed goods wagon during transport, is called the 'Black Hole of Podannur' (near Coimbatore).‌​‍

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Black Hole of Calcutta

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Jallianwala Bagh of Kerala

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Punnapra Tragedy

Question 10

The opposite gender of 'actor' in modern usage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Actress — Actor (traditionally male) ↔ actress (female). ‌​‍Modern usage often prefers 'actor' for both.

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Actorine

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Actor

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Actoress

LDC Mixed Practice Test #108